Yankees Beat Red Sox 4-3, Force Decisive Wild Card Game Three in MLB Playoffs

The New York Yankees edged the Boston Red Sox 4-3 in a tense Game 2 of the American League Wild Card Series, forcing a decisive Game 3 to determine who advances to the AL Division Series against the Toronto Blue Jays. Austin Wells delivered a pivotal two-out single in the eighth inning, driving in Jazz Chisholm Jr., who made a crucial baserunning dash from first base, while Chisholm also made key defensive plays throughout the game. Yankees starter Carlos Rodón pitched six-plus innings allowing three runs, and the bullpen, including Devin Williams and David Bednar, shut down the Red Sox's offense in the final innings. The Red Sox's Trevor Story accounted for all three of Boston's runs, including a game-tying homer in the sixth. The series has been characterized by strong pitching and tight scoring, with Game 3 expected to feature young starters and potentially more offense, making early scoring critical for the Yankees. Key players like Aaron Judge, Cody Bellinger, and Giancarlo Stanton are poised to make significant impacts as the intense rivalry continues in the Bronx.